Orcadian
/ (ɔːˈkeɪdɪən) /
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noun
a native or inhabitant of Orkney
adjective
of or relating to Orkney
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“Was” is used for the indicative past tense of “to be,” and “were” is only used for the subjunctive past tense.
Word Origin for Orcadian
from Latin Orcades the Orkney Islands
Words nearby Orcadian
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